Tips To Reduce Your HVAC Energy Costs

Tips To Reduce Your HVAC Energy Costs

Living in the Houston metropolitan area has its perks: sunshine, world class entertainment and dining establishments. It can also cost you an arm and a leg when it comes to paying your power bill. According to some residents in the Houston and Sugar Land areas, their power bills increased up to $500 or more at different times of the year; that is an incredible amount of money to spend on heating and cooling. When your HVAC unit raises your energy costs, you need a Sugar Land HVAC repair company that puts an end to outrageous power bills.

5 Ways to Cut Energy Costs This Winter

Although the Numbeo cost of living database reports that living in and around Houston is cheaper than living in New York, your power bill can jeopardize an otherwise inexpensive cost of living. Sugar Land residents enjoy high temperatures for most of the year, but those enjoyable temperatures plummet into the 30s and 40s or lower overnight in the winter. Therefore, you will want to winterize your home and have your HVAC system maintained to keep it from running longer than needed or failing to heat your home properly during those colder Sugar Land days and nights.

1. Seal the ductwork.

Even the smallest hole in the ductwork can force air out into the attic and raise your energy costs. Your furnace may have to work continuously to bring the interior temperature to the setting on the thermostat, forcing your energy bill to rise. Broken seals in the ductwork will make the furnace work harder and possibly fail, causing you to pay even more out-of-pocket expenses for repairs or a new installation. A professional can inspect the ductwork and seal any existing holes that could cause problems in the future.

2. Tune up your furnace.

What does your furnace have in common with your dishwasher? They are both appliances and require regular maintenance to work efficiently. If you hear any odd noises coming from your furnace, such as buzzes, clanks or loud humming, it could indicate a malfunctioning unit. Having a Sugar Land heating repair professional come in and tune up the system will keep the unit running better and more energy efficient.

3. Weatherproof the windows and doors.

Your heat and air conditioning does not just escape through holes in the ductwork; it also escapes through cracks around windows and spaces under doors. Use weather stripping around the windows, and apply a foam sealant or caulk to exterior cracks as added protection. You can also attach a rubber strip to the bottom of your doors to prevent air from seeping inside.

4. Run the unit only when necessary.

Turn off your heating unit when you leave the house or set the thermostat to a lower temperature during the day. Setting the thermostat to 68 degrees F and wearing extra layers of clothing during the winter will keep you warm and save on energy costs.

5. Insulate the attic.

Energy Star claims that homeowners can save up to 15 percent on their heating and cooling costs by sealing their homes and insulating their attics. You will also want to insulate the attic door to keep the warm air inside your home and prevent it from escaping through the attic access. Replacing a warped attic door and keeping it closed and locked will also help to form a tight seal.

Schedule Your Heating and Sugar Land Air Conditioning Service Today

You do not have to deal with rising energy costs. Contact All Out A/C & Heating for an HVAC appointment. We specialize in maintenance, repairs and new installations and can help keep your home nice and warm. Cutting energy costs starts with having an efficient HVAC system and doing the little things to keep out the cold this winter.

About AllOutAC

All Out A/C & Heating is a complete air conditioning and heating company serving Katy, Sugar Land, and the surrounding Houston area. Established in 1989, we are locally owned and operated so that we can meet the needs of our valued customers. We strive to provide quick, honest, and dependable services so that you remain comfortable in your home regardless of the weather.

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